The gut and brain are in constant conversation, influencing everything from mood and motivation to digestion and hormonal health. In this episode, we unpack the fundamentals of the gut-brain axis, including the role of the microbiome, common medications that impact gut health, and how those changes can ripple into mental well-being. Tune in to build your foundational knowledge and start recognizing how pharmacy practice intersects with the gut-brain connection.

HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact

GUEST
Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP
Owner, Founder
Foodie Farmacist LLC


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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the physiological connection between the gut and brain, including the role of the microbiome in mental and neurological health.
2. Describe how some drugs can influence the composition and function of the gut microbiome.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-25-153-H01-P
Initial release date: 4/28/2025
Expiration date: 4/28/2026
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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